SA General Work Permit / Visa Requirements: How To Apply If you are a foreign national with a keen interest to live and work in South Africa you may apply for a general work permit / viA. However, there are a vast array of categories to consider before filing a formal application.
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) processes hundreds of visa applications daily, however foreign nationals often face rejections when prescribed requirements are not met, or perhaps just a mere oversight from adjudicators.
The Department of Home Affairs recently ended public commentary on the draft national Critical Skills List, which includes several common accountancy roles.
Xpatweb has released its 2020/21 Critical Skills Survey Report. “The report data is most used by stakeholders who influence policies around critical skills and the import of foreign professionals,” says Marisa Jacobs, the firm’s MD.
Xpatweb has published its Critical Skills list for 2021, detailing the jobs which are short supply in South Africa and what government and business need to do to attract skilled professionals.